Program Guidelines & Criteria

The Oberholtzer Foundation will accept applications for a stay on Mallard Island that reflect our mission and strategic plan.

There are three ways to access Mallard Island: as a volunteer during a work week, as an individual artist or for a special project during an Individual Projects week, or as a “host” for a hosted program week.
1.  For host weeks, host applications must be completed and submitted by November 15 (see Host Application form below). Host applications will be reviewed and selected for the following summer.
2.  For volunteer work weeks, the focus may be carpentry/repairs, gardens, or archives.  A Work Week Volunteer Application form needs to be completed and submitted to participate in a work week (see below). The dates are announced by email in February. You can subscribe to the Volunteer Opportunities email list to get the announcement.
3. An Individual Projects week is open for anyone that has a project that fits with our mission and strategic plan. An Individual Project application form needs to be completed and submitted to be considered for this week (see below). Date (s) for Individual Projects will be announced by email. To get the announcement, you can subscribe to the Mallard Program Opportunities list.
4. Tours: If you would like to arrange for a group tour of Mallard Island, please contact our office.
All applications should be submitted to the Executive Director by email or U.S. mail.
2024 Mallard Island Summer Schedule
2024 Individual Application
2024 Host Application
2024 Volunteer Application

The criteria for application to host a program week on Mallard Island are as follows:  

  • Programs in the Arts or Literature

  • Programs in the Biological or Ecological Sciences, Environmental Education, and Conservation

  • Programs hosted by Anishinaabe leaders or about the Anishinaabe culture and Ojibwe language

  • Any program relating to wilderness policy

  • Programs related to topics for which Oberholtzer’s book or archival collections are a needed resource.

  • Priority is currently given to cross-cultural ideas or programs and experiences bringing youth ages 20-30 to Mallard Island.

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